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Hans India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Jio Launches Five New Gaming Prepaid Plans with Free Cloud Gaming Access
In a significant move to boost cloud gaming adoption in India, Reliance Jio has rolled out five new prepaid plans that come bundled with complimentary access to JioGames Cloud, the company's cloud-based gaming service. These plans are tailored for gaming enthusiasts who want console-quality experiences without needing high-end hardware. JioGames Cloud lets users stream premium games on smartphones, PCs, and Jio Set-Top Boxes, eliminating the need for game downloads or expensive devices. The service, usually priced at ₹398 for a 28-day Pro Pass, is now included for free with these prepaid plans — a benefit currently exclusive to prepaid users. The offer is not yet extended to postpaid or JioFiber customers. Here's a quick breakdown of the newly launched gaming prepaid plans: ₹48 Plan : Designed for those curious about cloud gaming, this entry-level plan offers 10MB of data and access to JioGames Cloud for three days. It's valid for three days and is great for a quick trial. ₹98 Plan : Extending the experience to a week, this data voucher provides 10MB of data and seven days of JioGames Cloud access. It requires an active base prepaid plan to function. ₹298 Plan : A step up for regular users, this plan includes 3GB of data (one-time) and a full 28-day subscription to JioGames Cloud. Like the ₹98 plan, it's a data-only voucher and must be used alongside an existing prepaid plan. ₹495 Plan : This is a comprehensive pack for active gamers and streamers. It offers 1.5GB of daily data, 5GB bonus data, unlimited voice calls, and 100 SMS per day — all for 28 days. Additional perks include access to JioGames Cloud, JioCinema (with Disney+ Hotstar Mobile), FanCode, JioTV, and JioAICloud. ₹545 Plan: At the premium end, this plan includes everything in the ₹495 plan but ups the daily data limit to 2GB and adds unlimited 5G data for eligible users. It's ideal for users who want seamless gaming and streaming experiences. With these new plans, Reliance Jio is clearly aiming to democratize cloud gaming by eliminating cost and device-related barriers. The plans are now available on all official Jio platforms, and users can access JioGames Cloud via By tapping into the growing appetite for mobile and cloud-based entertainment, Jio is positioning itself at the forefront of India's next-gen gaming revolution.
India.com
07-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Mukesh Ambani gift to Jio users, will make IPL 2025 users happy, extend offer of…, till…
Reliance Jio has extended the deadline for its promotional offer, which provides unlimited benefits, until May 25, 2025. This means users can enjoy this offer until the IPL 2025 Final. The offer was going to expire on March 31 but later extended to April 15, and then to April 30. Now, the validity of this offer has been extended more. Cricket fans can get access of JioHotstar's content for an extended period. This offer is designed for those who want to watch IPL matches without interruptions or spending extra money. The promotional offer also gives free access to JioHotstar, but users need to recharge an eligible plan to avail the benefits. This promotional offer is available for both prepaid and postpaid plans. To qualify, users need to recharge with a plan of Rs 299 or higher. These plans include a minimum of 1.5GB of data per day, along with other benefits. Apart from mobile benefits, the promotional offer is extended to home internet services. New users of JioFiber and Jio AirFiber will receive a complimentary connection for 50 days. Once this free period ends, users will need to switch to a postpaid plan starting at Rs 599 to continue with this plan. This scheme is not available to all users. Models like JioBharat, JioPhone, and voice-only plans are excluded from this offer. Therefore kindly check eligibility before opting for this scheme.
The Hindu
02-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Two men held for placing Pakistan flag in washroom in attempt to ‘create unrest'
Two men of the 'Sanatani Ekta Manch' group were arrested after they pasted a Pakistani flag on the walls of a washroom at Bongaon in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Wednesday (April 30, 2025) night. Police said that it was an attempt to cause a communal incident. The flag was found pasted on the walls of a washroom beside the Akaipur railway station under Gopalnagar Police Station in Bongaon. According to Bongaon Superintendent of Police, Dinesh Kumar, the two arrested men have confessed. The two were identified as Chandan Malakar (30) and Progyajit Mondal (45), both local residents and active members of a political party, according to police officials. 'They had planned to write 'Hindustan Murdabad and Pakistan Zindabad' on the wall to create a communal disturbance,' the official statement by the Bongaon SP stated. A case has been registered against the two. The police have also stated that they will 'spare no efforts to bring to book those who are hatching these conspiracies to trigger communal unrest.' Creating unrest On April 24, the Baruipur Police had shut down claims by the Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, that two alleged Kashmiri men had installed a 'high-performance wireless network bridge' on the rooftop of their residence. He had also posted an address on social media, causing the police to investigate. Police later clarified that the device was a standard JioFiber internet router, and no suspicious materials were found. Multiple communal incidents and violence have been reported from across the country after the Pahalgam attacks claimed the lives of at least 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmiri students have been attacked at colleges across the country. There are also reports of Kashmiri shawl sellers being beaten up.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Analysts cut Reliance Jio valuation on revenue growth, cost concerns
KOLKATA: Analysts have cut Reliance Jio 's enterprise valuation (EV) to $111 billion from $117 billion on concerns of lower revenue flow-through from the next tariff hike - likely in late-2025 - and higher costs. Jio has underperformed second-ranked Bharti Airtel in converting the July 2024 mobile tariff hikes into revenues, according to the analysts. The telecom market leader's mobile revenue growth since the headline rate hikes is estimated at a peak of 13%, trailing Airtel's 17%. "We cut Jio's Ebitda estimates for FY26/27 by 3%/6% due to sustained increase in sales & distribution (S&D) costs and lower flow-through from the next tariff hike, assumed in late-2025. Consequently, we cut Jio's EV from $117 billion to $111 billion," IIFL Securities said in a research note seen by ET. The brokerage added that Jio recorded an estimated 10.7% mobile revenue growth since the July tariff hikes. "After factoring in any future flow-through, Jio's benefit may be 13% versus Bharti's 17%," it added. This extra flow-through has been factored in as Jio's management expects a small uptick in the next two quarters from subscribers on longer-duration annual plans. On Friday, Jio reported a 24.5% on-year growth in net profit for the March quarter at Rs 6,642 crore. Revenue from operations rose 15.6% to Rs 30,018 crore. Average revenue per user (ARPU) grew 1.4% sequentially to Rs 206, which implies the full residual pass-through of the last tariff hike has not happened even after three quarters. ICICI Securities said Jio faced "higher inflation across cost items", restricting Ebitda margin expansion. In Q4FY25, the telco's Ebitda margin stood at 52.8%, unchanged sequentially. Jio's network costs rose 6.9% on-year to Rs 8,400 crore, while selling, general & administrative (SG&A) expenses increased nearly 42% on-year to Rs 1,980 crore. Employee costs and access charges rose 4.3% and 132% on-year to Rs 504 crore and Rs 494 crore respectively. Interest costs too surged 34% on-year to Rs 1,346 crore as interest on 5G spectrum started reflecting in the company's P&L, it added. "...and the cost may continue to rise, driven by the commercial launch of 5G services and increased rollout of its JioFiber (home broadband) service that would help charge more fibre rental cost to the P&L," ICICI Securities said. IIFL Securities added that Jio's S&D costs jumped 7.3% sequentially to Rs 1,013 crore in Q4FY25 as the telecom industry continues to incentivise MNP (mobile number portability) through elevated channel payouts. "A more aggressive Vodafone Idea (Vi) and no tariff hike from state-run BSNL are also likely playing a role in the battle for subscriber acquisitions." To be sure, analysts expect monetisation of 5G services as a potential "sweet spot" for Jio since the telco has a dominant share of 5G subscribers in India.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Analysts cut Reliance Jio valuation on revenue growth, cost concerns
ICICI Securities said Jio faced "higher inflation across cost items", restricting Ebitda margin expansion. In Q4FY25, the telco's Ebitda margin stood at 52.8%, unchanged sequentially. Jio's network costs rose 6.9% on-year to Rs 8,400 crore, while selling, general & administrative (SG&A) expenses increased nearly 42% on-year to Rs 1,980 crore. Employee costs and access charges rose 4.3% and 132% on-year to Rs 504 crore and Rs 494 crore respectively. Interest costs too surged 34% on-year to Rs 1,346 crore as interest on 5G spectrum started reflecting in the company's P&L, it added. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads KOLKATA: Analysts have cut Reliance Jio 's enterprise valuation (EV) to $111 billion from $117 billion on concerns of lower revenue flow-through from the next tariff hike - likely in late-2025 - and higher has underperformed second-ranked Bharti Airtel in converting the July 2024 mobile tariff hikes into revenues, according to the analysts. The telecom market leader's mobile revenue growth since the headline rate hikes is estimated at a peak of 13%, trailing Airtel's 17%."We cut Jio's Ebitda estimates for FY26/27 by 3%/6% due to sustained increase in sales & distribution (S&D) costs and lower flow-through from the next tariff hike, assumed in late-2025. Consequently, we cut Jio's EV from $117 billion to $111 billion," IIFL Securities said in a research note seen by brokerage added that Jio recorded an estimated 10.7% mobile revenue growth since the July tariff hikes. "After factoring in any future flow-through, Jio's benefit may be 13% versus Bharti's 17%," it added. This extra flow-through has been factored in as Jio's management expects a small uptick in the next two quarters from subscribers on longer-duration annual Friday, Jio reported a 24.5% on-year growth in net profit for the March quarter at Rs 6,642 crore. Revenue from operations rose 15.6% to Rs 30,018 crore. Average revenue per user (ARPU) grew 1.4% sequentially to Rs 206, which implies the full residual pass-through of the last tariff hike has not happened even after three quarters. ICICI Securities said Jio faced "higher inflation across cost items", restricting Ebitda margin expansion. In Q4FY25, the telco's Ebitda margin stood at 52.8%, unchanged sequentially. Jio's network costs rose 6.9% on-year to Rs 8,400 crore, while selling, general & administrative (SG&A) expenses increased nearly 42% on-year to Rs 1,980 crore. Employee costs and access charges rose 4.3% and 132% on-year to Rs 504 crore and Rs 494 crore respectively. Interest costs too surged 34% on-year to Rs 1,346 crore as interest on 5G spectrum started reflecting in the company's P&L, it added."...and the cost may continue to rise, driven by the commercial launch of 5G services and increased rollout of its JioFiber (home broadband) service that would help charge more fibre rental cost to the P&L," ICICI Securities said. IIFL Securities added that Jio's S&D costs jumped 7.3% sequentially to Rs 1,013 crore in Q4FY25 as the telecom industry continues to incentivise MNP (mobile number portability) through elevated channel payouts. "A more aggressive Vodafone Idea (Vi) and no tariff hike from state-run BSNL are also likely playing a role in the battle for subscriber acquisitions." To be sure, analysts expect monetisation of 5G services as a potential "sweet spot" for Jio since the telco has a dominant share of 5G subscribers in India.
